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Bonsaicare and maintenance

Caring for a Bonsaitree is not nearly as difficult as it might seem. However, as Bonsaitrees are planted in small pots there are a few basic guidelines for placement, watering, and repotting your trees.

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Repotting

To prevent your Bonsaifrom being pot-bound and ultimately starving to death, it's crucial to repot, or transplant regularly. A tree becomes pot-bound as it uses up the available nutrients in the soil and the roots grow to the shape of the pot. Due to the lack of space and nutrients, the trees stop growing, and if no action is taken, it will surely die. Repotting or transplanting your Bonsaiwill resupply the tree with the nutrients it needs to grow and flourish.

Substrate

Using the right soil mixture for your Bonsaitrees is crucial. Soil is important to supply your trees with nutrients, but it also needs to drain properly, provide enough aeration, and retain water. Most online Bonsaishops offer ready-mixed soils, but preparing a soil mixture yourself saves money, and gives control over the exact mixture for your particular tree species.

Pot selection

A tree is a tree, a pot is only a pot. It does not become a Bonsaiuntil these two are combined and form a harmony together. A large part of the art of Bonsaiis the experience of a tree that has become detached from its ground and now lives in a pot.

Pests and diseases

Like any other living plant, Bonsaitrees can be infected by any kind of pest or disease. However, when your plants are healthy and cared for properly, the risk of infection is reduced to a minimum.

Overwintering

As with most Bonsaitechniques, determining the optimal care for your trees in winter will depend on where you live and the tree species you have.

Troubleshooting

If your tree is showing signs of stress such as leaf drop or other issues, this guide helps you identify the most common causes and how to address them.

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